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Travellers to US seize the moment as Turnbull denies owing US over refugee deal

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Travellers from the countries affected by US President Donald Trump's ban reunite with family members in the US

Travellers from the countries affected by US President Donald Trump's ban reunite with family members in the US Source: AAP

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull insists Australia is not beholden to the United States by the refugee deal. Mr Turnbull maintains the agreement between the two countries will go ahead and says the US expects nothing in return. It comes amid continued chaos surrounding President Donald Trump's immigration ban, which has been halted by a federal court ruling.

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull insists Australia is not beholden to the United States by the refugee deal. Mr Turnbull maintains the agreement between the two countries will go ahead and says the US expects nothing in return. It comes amid continued chaos surrounding President Donald Trump's immigration ban, which has been halted by a federal court ruling.

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